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Aug 31, 2024
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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Degree Map: Biotechnology A.S.
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If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years. See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).
Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.
First Semester (Fall)
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Download MS Office from MyTCC.
- Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
- Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Second Semester (Spring)
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
- Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
- Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.
Third Semester (Fall)
Course Number and Title |
Credit Hours |
^+ BIOT 2245 - Molecular Biology and Techniques (offered fall semester only) |
5 |
Humanities General Education Elective. See the General Education Requirements for course list. |
3 |
^ CHEM 1415 - General Chemistry II (L) |
5 |
Required General Education Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre). |
3 |
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
^ Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into other courses in sequence.
+ Must take this course in the third semester to graduate in two (2) years. |
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Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
- Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
- Visit Career Services to build your resume.
Fourth Semester (Spring)
Milestones
- Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
- To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
- Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
Transfer Information
This degree transfers seamlessly to several universities. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. Current transfer agreements are provided below.
Northeastern State University (NSU)
TCC AS Biotech to NSU BS Integrative Biology, Organismic 2020-2021
TCC AS Biotechnology to NSU BS Cell & Molecular Biology 2017-2018
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
TCC AS Biotechnology to OSU BS Plant Biology-Cel Bio & Molec Genetics 2018-2019
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